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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name ="Wasch">{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2020-05-21}}</ref>|build=4.22.2.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 5, 2019}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 5, 2019}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|darksiders-genesis|77}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8473/darksiders-genesis|79}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|darksiders-genesis|75}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Darksiders}}
 
|steam appid  = 710920
 
|steam appid  = 710920
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|steam appid side  =  
+
|steam appid side  = 1203440
 
|gogcom id    = 1391134754
 
|gogcom id    = 1391134754
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|strategywiki =  
+
|gogcom id side = 1271380395
 +
|official site= https://www.thqnordic.com/games/darksiders-genesis
 +
|hltb        = 68043
 +
|lutris      = darksiders-genesis
 +
|strategywiki = Darksiders Genesis
 +
|mobygames    = 138096
 
|wikipedia    = Darksiders Genesis
 
|wikipedia    = Darksiders Genesis
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Darksiders}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DARKSIDERS-GENESIS | Steam | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | darksiders-genesis | DRM-free* | DRM-free when launched directly from executable. Epic Games Launcher is required for online multiplayer.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Xactactx|date=2023-12-09|comment=Epic Games version is DRM-free, tested by myself on 12/9/2023.}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | darksiders-genesis | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4202-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4202-1 | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | darksiders_genesis | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | darksiders_genesis | DRM-free | GOG Galaxy required for online multiplayer. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | darksiders-genesis-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | darksiders-genesis-pc | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | darksiders-genesis | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | darksiders-genesis | Steam | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Origin | darksiders/darksiders-genesis | Origin | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nj5x04m30hn | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 710920 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 710920 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | darksiders/darksiders-genesis | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Digital Extras | Includes soundtrack and artbook. | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
====Darksiders Genesis Collector's Edition====
 +
{{ii}} Includes the game in a steelbook case, a physical artbook, the soundtrack on CD, stickers and a figurine of Strife.
 +
 +
====Darksiders Genesis Nephilim Edition====
 +
{{ii}} Contains everything from the Collector's Edition in addition to a boardgame called '''Darksiders: The Forbidden Land'''.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Delete video files|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/Rename video files|ref=<ref name ="Wasch" />|fix=
−
# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\ProjectMayhem\Content\Movies\}}.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\ProjectMayhem\Content\Movies}}.
−
# Delete, rename or move the following MP4 files:
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# Delete, rename or move the files {{file|THQ_LogoBasic.mp4}} and {{file|AS_LogoBasic.mp4}}.
−
<pre>
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\ProjectMayhem\Content\Movies\VideoCutsceneMedia\Final_Movies\Final_Full}}.
−
THQ_LogoBasic.mp4
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# Delete, rename or move {{file|CG_Intro_LowVi.mp4}}.
−
AS_LogoBasic.mp4
 
−
CG_Intro_LowVi.mp4
 
 
</pre>}}
 
</pre>}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 +
{{Image|Darksiders Genesis game settings.png|Game settings.}}
 +
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\THQ Nordic\Darksiders Genesis\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\THQ Nordic\Darksiders Genesis\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\THQ Nordic\Darksiders Genesis\Saved\SaveGames\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\THQ Nordic\Darksiders Genesis\Saved\SaveGames\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\NordicGames.60987E91223DD_46xc33nm0q0f8\LocalCache\Local\THQ Nordic\Darksiders Genesis\Saved\SaveGames\user\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       = false
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = true
+
|gog galaxy               = true
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 = unknown
+
|origin                   = unknown
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Darksiders Genesis Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Image|Darksiders Genesis Graphics Settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = limited
 
|multimonitor              = limited
−
|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Vert-}} gameplay, {{term|stretched}} {{term|FMV}}s, rendered cutscenes {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9.<br>Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1714-darksiders-genesis-ultrawide-patchers/ this patcher] as a workaround.
+
|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Vert-}} gameplay, {{term|stretched}} {{term|FMV}}s, rendered cutscenes {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9.<br>Use either of [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1714-darksiders-genesis-ultrawide-patchers/ these tools] as a workaround.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen            = limited
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}} gameplay, {{term|stretched}} {{term|FMV}}s, rendered cutscenes {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9.<br>Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1714-darksiders-genesis-ultrawide-patchers/ this patcher] as a workaround.
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}} gameplay, {{term|stretched}} {{term|FMV}}s, rendered cutscenes {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9.<br>Use either of [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1714-darksiders-genesis-ultrawide-patchers/ these tools] as a workaround.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Exclusive fullscreen also available.
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
−
|anisotropic notes          = Changes with texture quality setting. For manual adjustment force in GPU control panel or see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
+
|anisotropic notes          = Changes with texture quality setting. For manual adjustment [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|force in GPU control panel]] or see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
−
|antialiasing              = hackable
+
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]] only. Game has four presets: "'''Low'''", "'''Mid'''", "'''High'''", and "'''Ultra'''", The "'''Low'''" setting disables it. For [[FXAA]] see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]] only. Game has four presets: "'''Low'''", "'''Mid'''", "'''High'''", and "'''Ultra'''", The "'''Low'''" setting disables it. For [[FXAA]] see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Set FOV value to vertical through a config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Checked by testing game after editing config files.}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1714-darksiders-genesis-ultrawide-multimonitor-fov-mod/ the FOV trainer]|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use Universal Unreal Engine 4 Console Unlocker|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
 +
# Use the [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|Universal Unreal Engine 4 Console Unlocker]] to access the developer console of the game.
 +
# Enter {{code|FOV X}} where X is the desired value.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust AF samples|ref=<ref name="masterblaster1">{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Checked by testing game after editing config files.}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
 
# Add the following and save the file.
 
# Add the following and save the file.
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
−
[/Script/Engine.LocalPlayer]
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[SystemSettings]
−
AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV
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r.MaxAnisotropy=16
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust AF samples|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Checked by testing game after editing config files.}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Switch to FXAA|ref=<ref name="masterblaster1"/>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
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<pre>
 
<pre>
 
[SystemSettings]
 
[SystemSettings]
−
r.MaxAnisotropy=16
+
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable AA sharpening|ref=<ref name="masterblaster1"/>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|description=Switch to FXAA|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Checked by testing game after editing config files.}}</ref>|fix=
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
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<pre>
 
<pre>
 
[SystemSettings]
 
[SystemSettings]
−
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1
+
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
 +
{{ii}} This will sharpen the image to offset the blur caused by FXAA and TAA. A value between 0.5-1.0 is recommended, 10 is the maximum. It has no performance impact. The default value is 0.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust r.ScreenPercentage for downsampling|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Checked by testing game after editing config files.}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust r.ScreenPercentage for downsampling|ref=<ref name="masterblaster1"/>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code> with a text editor.
 
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code> with a text editor.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Motion blur===
+
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Checked by testing game after editing config files.}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Custom frame rate cap||fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
−
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
+
# Open <code>GameUserSettings.ini</code>.
−
# Add the following and save the file.
+
# Change <code>FrameRateLimit=0</code> to the desired frame rate cap (e.g. 144).
−
<pre>
 
−
[SystemSettings]
 
−
r.MotionBlurQuality=0
 
−
</pre>
 
−
}}
 
  
−
===Sharpening===
+
'''Notes'''
−
{{Fixbox|description=Increase/Decrease Sharpening|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Checked by testing game after editing config files.}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{ii}} The line already exists in the file and needs to be changed accordingly. Adding it again with a different value will not work.
−
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
−
# Open <code>Engine.ini</code>.
 
−
# Add the following and save the file.
 
−
<pre>
 
−
[SystemSettings]
 
−
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1
 
−
</pre>
 
−
{{ii}} This will sharpen the image to offset the blur caused by FXAA and TAA. A value between 0.5-1.0 is recommended, 10 is the maximum. It has no performance impact.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Darksiders Genesis Gamepad Settings.png|Gamepad bindings.}}
 
{{Image|Darksiders Genesis Gamepad Settings.png|Gamepad bindings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = false
+
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity        = false
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Uses system cursor settings.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
−
|controller sensitivity notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes= Only applicable to Void Bomb aiming. Dead zone of both sticks can be adjusted.
−
|invert controller y-axis  = false
+
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
−
|xbox prompts notes        =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        = Options > User Interface - General > Controller Art Type 1
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = false
+
|dualshock 4              = true
−
|dualshock 4 notes        = Use [[Controller:DualShock 4#DS4Windows|DS4Windows]] or Steam's controller configuration tool as a workaround.
+
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
−
|dualshock prompts        = false
+
|dualshock prompts        = true
−
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
+
|dualshock prompts notes  = Options > User Interface - General > Controller Art Type 2
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
−
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
+
|dualshock 4 modes        = Wired, V1, V2
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
−
|other controllers        = unknown
+
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
−
|other button prompts      = unknown
+
|other button prompts      = Nintendo
−
|other button prompts notes=  
+
|other button prompts notes= Options > User Interface - General > Controller Art Type 3
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
−
|haptic feedback notes    =  
+
|haptic feedback notes    = Can be disabled.
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Darksiders Genesis Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Darksiders Genesis Audio Settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Darksiders Genesis subtitles screenshot.png|Screenshot showing subtitles during FMVs, gameplay and dialogues (top to bottom).}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master Volume, Music, Sound Effects, and Voice.
 
|separate volume notes    = Master Volume, Music, Sound Effects, and Voice.
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|surround sound notes    = Plays up to 7.1.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Tested in 5.1 and 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.}}</ref>
 
|surround sound notes    = Plays up to 7.1.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment=Tested in 5.1 and 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
−
|subtitles notes          = Subtitles can be toggled independently for cutscenes and gameplay segments.
+
|subtitles notes          = Subtitles can be toggled independently for cutscenes and gameplay segments.<br />Speaker names/icons displayed and separated by color during cutscenes.<br />Audio and UI language can be set separately. Font size adjustable.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|mute on focus lost      = hackable
−
|mute on focus lost notes =  
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Always enabled by default. See [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]].
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Arabic
 
|language  = Arabic
−
|interface = true
+
|interface = false
 
|audio    = false
 
|audio    = false
−
|subtitles = true
+
|subtitles = false
−
|notes    =  
+
|notes    = Despite being listed as supported, the language is not available in-game.
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/darksiders-genesis/darksiders-genesis/2631 Fan translation.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
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===Mute on focus lost===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable mute on focus lost|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|GameUserSettings.ini}}.
 +
# Change {{code|bKeepAudioWhenUnfocused}} from {{code|False}} to {{code|True}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/darksiders-genesis/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game crashes at chapter 16 boss fight===
 +
{{ii}} The game may crash after the FMV and the following in-game cutscene has played out.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/710920/discussions/0/1745644234647762194/|title=Crash after cutscene level 16 (Moloch bossfight) :: Darksiders Genesis General Discussions|date=2020-05-21}}</ref>
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enter the pause menu after the FMV cutscene, during the short in-game cutscene, then resume after waiting a few seconds|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2020-05-21|comment=Was able to reproduce and fix it this way multiple times.}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
−
|physics          = PhysX <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment= As seen in file directory, {{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\DarksidersGenesis\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty}}</ref>
+
|physics          = PhysX
−
|physics notes    =
+
|physics notes    = <ref name="middleware">{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment= As seen in file directory, {{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\DarksidersGenesis\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty}}</ref>
−
|audio            = Ogg Vorbis <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment= As seen in file directory, {{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\DarksidersGenesis\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty}}</ref>
+
|audio            = Ogg Vorbis
−
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = <ref name="middleware"/>
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        = Ogg Theora Vorbis <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment= As seen in file directory, {{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\DarksidersGenesis\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty}}</ref>
+
|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
−
|multiplayer      = Steamworks <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2019-12-05|comment= As seen in file directory, {{P|steam}}\steamapps\common\DarksidersGenesis\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty}}</ref>
+
|multiplayer      = Steamworks, GOG Galaxy
−
|multiplayer notes=  
+
|multiplayer notes= <ref name="middleware"/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = 7, 8, 10
 
|minOS    = 7, 8, 10
−
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5 4690K (3.5 GHz)
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz
−
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-8320 (3.5 GHz)
+
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 15 GB
 
|minHD    = 15 GB
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|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
−
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2 GHz)
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2 GHz
−
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz)
+
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
−
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 01:05, 26 December 2023

Darksiders Genesis
Darksiders Genesis cover
Developers
Airship Syndicate
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Russia Buka Entertainment
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows December 5, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 77
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Scrolling
Controls Direct control
Genres RPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Darksiders
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Darksiders Genesis on HowLongToBeat
Darksiders Genesis on IGDB
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Darksiders Genesis guide on StrategyWiki
Darksiders Genesis on MobyGames
Darksiders Genesis on Wikipedia
Darksiders
Darksiders 2010
Darksiders II 2012
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition 2015
Darksiders Warmastered Edition 2016
Darksiders III 2018
Darksiders Genesis 2019

Darksiders Genesis is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and scrolling RPG game in the Darksiders series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free when launched directly from executable. Epic Games Launcher is required for online multiplayer.[2]
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 GOG Galaxy required for online multiplayer.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Windows
Steam
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Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Digital Extras Includes soundtrack and artbook.
Windows

Version differences

Darksiders Genesis Collector's Edition

Includes the game in a steelbook case, a physical artbook, the soundtrack on CD, stickers and a figurine of Strife.

Darksiders Genesis Nephilim Edition

Contains everything from the Collector's Edition in addition to a boardgame called Darksiders: The Forbidden Land.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete/Rename video files[1]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\ProjectMayhem\Content\Movies.
  2. Delete, rename or move the files THQ_LogoBasic.mp4 and AS_LogoBasic.mp4.
  3. Go to <path-to-game>\ProjectMayhem\Content\Movies\VideoCutsceneMedia\Final_Movies\Final_Full.
  4. Delete, rename or move CG_Intro_LowVi.mp4.

Game data

Game settings.
Game settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\THQ Nordic\Darksiders Genesis\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/710920/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\THQ Nordic\Darksiders Genesis\Saved\SaveGames\
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\NordicGames.60987E91223DD_46xc33nm0q0f8\LocalCache\Local\THQ Nordic\Darksiders Genesis\Saved\SaveGames\user\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/710920/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics settings.
Graphics settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Vert- gameplay, stretched FMVs, rendered cutscenes pillarboxed to 16:9.
Use either of these tools as a workaround.
Ultra-widescreen
Vert- gameplay, stretched FMVs, rendered cutscenes pillarboxed to 16:9.
Use either of these tools as a workaround.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Exclusive fullscreen also available.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Changes with texture quality setting. For manual adjustment force in GPU control panel or see Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
TAA only. Game has four presets: "Low", "Mid", "High", and "Ultra", The "Low" setting disables it. For FXAA see Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Framerate is uncapped and dependent on the monitor's refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Field of view (FOV)

Use the FOV trainer
Use Universal Unreal Engine 4 Console Unlocker[1]
  1. Use the Universal Unreal Engine 4 Console Unlocker to access the developer console of the game.
  2. Enter FOV X where X is the desired value.

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Adjust AF samples[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.MaxAnisotropy=16

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Switch to FXAA[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=1
Enable AA sharpening[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini.
  3. Add the following and save the file.
[SystemSettings]
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=1
This will sharpen the image to offset the blur caused by FXAA and TAA. A value between 0.5-1.0 is recommended, 10 is the maximum. It has no performance impact. The default value is 0.
Adjust r.ScreenPercentage for downsampling[3]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open Engine.ini with a text editor.
  3. Add [SystemSettings] to the bottom of the file, if that section doesn't already exist.
  4. Inside that section, add r.ScreenPercentage=100 where 100 is the desired resolution percentage.

Notes

Decreasing the value allows for upscaling/upsampling from lower resolutions while running UI elements at the native screen resolution, which might be helpful for lower-end configurations.
Increasing the value results in downscaling.

High frame rate

Custom frame rate cap
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open GameUserSettings.ini.
  3. Change FrameRateLimit=0 to the desired frame rate cap (e.g. 144).

Notes

The line already exists in the file and needs to be changed accordingly. Adding it again with a different value will not work.

Input

Gamepad bindings.
Gamepad bindings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Uses system cursor settings.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Only applicable to Void Bomb aiming. Dead zone of both sticks can be adjusted.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Options > User Interface - General > Controller Art Type 1
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Options > User Interface - General > Controller Art Type 2
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired,
,

Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Options > User Interface - General > Controller Art Type 3
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Can be disabled.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • Keyboard bindings.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Screenshot showing subtitles during FMVs, gameplay and dialogues (top to bottom).
Screenshot showing subtitles during FMVs, gameplay and dialogues (top to bottom).

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master Volume, Music, Sound Effects, and Voice.
Surround sound
Plays up to 7.1.[4]
Subtitles
Subtitles can be toggled independently for cutscenes and gameplay segments.
Speaker names/icons displayed and separated by color during cutscenes.
Audio and UI language can be set separately. Font size adjustable.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Always enabled by default. See Mute on focus lost.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language settings.
Language settings.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Despite being listed as supported, the language is not available in-game.
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Mute on focus lost

Disable mute on focus lost[1]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open GameUserSettings.ini.
  3. Change bKeepAudioWhenUnfocused from False to True.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
LAN play
Online play
2 Co-op

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D, Z3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Game crashes at chapter 16 boss fight

The game may crash after the FMV and the following in-game cutscene has played out.[5]
Enter the pause menu after the FMV cutscene, during the short in-game cutscene, then resume after waiting a few seconds[6]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX [7]
Audio Ogg Vorbis [7]
Multiplayer Steamworks, GOG Galaxy [7]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz
AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz		 Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.22.2.0[1]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2020-05-21
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Xactactx on 2023-12-09
    Epic Games version is DRM-free, tested by myself on 12/9/2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2019-12-05
    Checked by testing game after editing config files.
  4. ↑ Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2019-12-05
    Tested in 5.1 and 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.
  5. ↑ Crash after cutscene level 16 (Moloch bossfight) :: Darksiders Genesis General Discussions - last accessed on 2020-05-21
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Waschbär on 2020-05-21
    Was able to reproduce and fix it this way multiple times.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2019-12-05
    As seen in file directory, <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\DarksidersGenesis\Engine\Binaries\ThirdParty